Center for Women & Enterprise Central MA

Center for Women & Enterprise Central MA CWE is an inclusive economic empowerment organization helping women business entrepreneurs.

You need to take the first step.If you're a Women's Business Enterprise National Council - WBENC or veteran certified b...
06/18/2026

You need to take the first step.

If you're a Women's Business Enterprise National Council - WBENC or veteran certified business, position yourself for consideration in our exclusive one-on-one matchmaking program, which connects you directly with corporations and organizations seeking qualified suppliers. DEADLINE: September 7, 2026

Step 1: Click the event link https://cweonline.org/about-us/event-the-2026-business-summit

Step 2: Click the "Get Your Early Bird Tickets Today" link

Step 3: Fill out the registration form making sure to add "yes" to the matchmaker participation question

Join entrepreneurs, business leaders, corporate supplier diversity professionals, and government representatives for a day focused on growth, opportunity, and meaningful connections.

đź—“ October 7, 2026
đź“Ť College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
⏰ 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Register today and secure your spot. Early bird registration ends August 7th.

🚀 Grow Your Business (With Zero Fee If You’re in a Gateway City!)Are you a woman-identifying entrepreneur ready to take ...
06/16/2026

🚀 Grow Your Business (With Zero Fee If You’re in a Gateway City!)

Are you a woman-identifying entrepreneur ready to take your business from start-up to growth-ready? Applications are now OPEN for our 13-week Power Forward Accelerator!

Whether you want to master strategic growth, explore new financing, or secure your WBENC certification for major contracting opportunities—this is for you.

đź’° Special Funding Opportunity
Everyone is welcome to apply! However, thanks to a generous funder, accepted applicants located in a Massachusetts Gateway City (from Springfield to the East) will have their entire program fee 100% waived.

đź“Ś The Details:
Who: Women entrepreneurs in business for 2+ years looking to scale.

When: Aug 28 – Nov 18, 2026 (Wednesdays) from 9 - 11 AM

Deadline to Apply: August 14, 2026.

👉 Ready to power forward? Click the link below to view the schedule and submit your application today! https://www.cognitoforms.com/CenterForWomenEnterprise1/PowerForwardApplicationFall2026

Networking is good. Meeting the right people is better.If you're a or veteran certified business, position yourself for...
06/11/2026

Networking is good. Meeting the right people is better.

If you're a or veteran certified business, position yourself for consideration in our exclusive one-on-one matchmaking program, which connects you directly with corporations and organizations seeking qualified suppliers. DEADLINE: September 7, 2026

Step 1: Click the event link https://cweonline.org/about-us/event-the-2026-business-summit

Step 2: Click the "Get Your Early Bird Tickets Today" link

Step 3: Fill out the registration form making sure to add "yes" to the matchmaker participation question

Join entrepreneurs, business leaders, corporate supplier diversity professionals, and government representatives for a day focused on growth, opportunity, and meaningful connections.

đź—“ October 7, 2026
đź“Ť College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
⏰ 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Register today and secure your spot.

Santander’s Cultivate Small Business is a free, national program supporting early-stage food entrepreneurs through high-...
06/10/2026

Santander’s Cultivate Small Business is a free, national program supporting early-stage food entrepreneurs through high-quality business education, mentorship from industry experts, a strong peer community, and access to capital grants from $2,500 to $20,000. The program is currently accepting applicants for their upcoming Fall cohort, beginning in September 2026.

Apply by July 21st at this link: https://bit.ly/csbapplication

Corporations, buyers, and consumers want to support women-owned businesses. Make it easy for them to recognize yours.One...
06/10/2026

Corporations, buyers, and consumers want to support women-owned businesses. Make it easy for them to recognize yours.

One of the many benefits of certification through Women's Business Enterprise National Council - WBENC is the ability to use the official Women Owned logo and WBE seal as marketing tools.

These visuals help your business:
• Instantly signal that you are women owned
• Increase visibility in supplier network.
• Influence purchasing decisions from customers who want to support women-owned companies—BONUS you get listed on the website.

You don’t have to figure out certification alone.

If you’re ready to explore WBENC certification and the benefits that come with it, CWE helps make the path clearer — right here in your community.

Learn more on our website and search "WBENC".

06/09/2026

When fear stops you from pursuing certification, it can quietly stall your growth.

Jill Monson of Culture ReDesigned reminds business owners that help is available, from webinars to direct support, so you can move through the process with confidence.

Don’t let uncertainty hold you back.

CWE is launching two new initiatives designed specifically to support farmer entrepreneurs, and we're looking for experi...
05/29/2026

CWE is launching two new initiatives designed specifically to support farmer entrepreneurs, and we're looking for experienced farmers and agricultural business experts to help build them.

We're seeking proposals for:

🌱 A customized Business Planning Curriculum that will help participants develop lender-ready business plans

🌱 Concept2Pitch, a program designed to help entrepreneurs craft compelling business pitches covering opportunity recognition, marketing, finances, legal structure, and more

The best programs are built with farmers, not just for farmers.

If you have experience in farming, agricultural business development, entrepreneurship education, curriculum design, or rural economic development, we'd love to hear from you.

đź—“ RFP Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026
đź—“ Bid Selection Notification: By June 15, 2026
đź—“ Project Completion Deadline: October 30, 2026

Learn More at https://cweonline.org/about-us/jobs

05/29/2026

Access and opportunity can make all the difference for a growing business.

Doris De Los Santos, Director of Supplier Engagement at Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, explains how CWE helps women-owned businesses not just open doors, but be ready to perform and showcase their innovative solutions to buyers.

With the right guidance, support, and community, businesses gain the capacity and confidence to succeed.

CWE meets you where you are and helps you step up to every opportunity.

Learn more at our website.

Corporations, buyers, and consumers want to support women-owned businesses. Make it easy for them to recognize yours.One...
05/27/2026

Corporations, buyers, and consumers want to support women-owned businesses. Make it easy for them to recognize yours.

One of the many benefits of certification through WBENC is the ability to use the official Women Owned logo and WBE seal as marketing tools.

These visuals help your business:
• Instantly signal that you are women owned
• Increase visibility in supplier networks
• Influence purchasing decisions from customers who want to support women-owned companies—BONUS you get listed on the website

You don’t have to figure out certification alone.

If you’re ready to explore WBENC certification and the benefits that come with it, CWE helps make the path clearer — right here in your community.

🚀 Scale Your Business with the Power Forward Accelerator!Ready to move past the startup phase? Join the Center for Women...
05/22/2026

🚀 Scale Your Business with the Power Forward Accelerator!

Ready to move past the startup phase? Join the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) for our 13-week Power Forward Accelerator. Designed for women-owned businesses in RI, VT, NH, and MA, this program provides the strategy and network you need to achieve long-term profitability.

Program Highlights:

✨Strategic Planning: Build a roadmap to navigate the growth stage.

✨WBENC Certification: Get support to unlock corporate and government contracting.

✨Expert Access: Connect with mentors and a powerful network of peers.

đź’° Full Scholarships Available!
Thanks to Eastern Bank, entrepreneurs in MA Gateway Cities (like Worcester, Holyoke, and Springfield) can attend at zero cost. (See all 26 gateway cities, here: https://massinc.org/policy-center/gateway-cities/about-the-gateway-cities/)

Is this for you?

👉In business 2+ years.

👉Ready to scale and explore new markets.

Located in a Gateway City? Apply for your scholarship code!

đź”— Apply, here by Friday, July 31 at 5PM: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CenterForWomenEnterprise1/PowerForwardApplicationFall2026

Address

300 Main Street
Worcester, MA
01608

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15084539209

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